Volunteer Opportunity Details:

We provide therapeutic horseback riding lessons for disabled children & adults. We need people to walk beside the horse to assist the riders in following directions and with balance. Also if you have experience around horses we also need volunteers to lead. We play Simon Says, Statues, basketball and go on trail rides. One of our volunteers answered an ad in the Austin American Statesman for side walkers over 20 years ago and has been volunteering ever since. We all have been blessed by having the opportunity to witness many achievements that our riders have accomplished.

Horse experience is not required. Wear comfortable clothes suitable for the weather. Good closed toed walking shoes are preferred as we do quite a bit of walking during lessons.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Handicapped Equestrian Learning Program, Inc.

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) Infants / Preschoolers (0-4) Children (5-12) Young Adults (18-25) We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Large Group (11+) Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-10) Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Families This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Animals & Environment Mental Health Children & Youth Nonprofit Organization Disabilities We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Animal Services Teaching Recreational Activities / Sports

Contact Person: Debbie Trylko, Volunteer Coordinator, (512) 251-1099, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

2908 Gregg Lane Manor, TX 78653 (See a map)

Directions:

Go North on IH35. Take Exit 246 Howard Lane, at light turn right onto Howard Lane. After going 2.5 miles you will cross Desseau Road. Howard Lane changes from 4 lane divided to a two lane country road when it crossed Desseau. The street name also changes from Howard Lane to Gregg Lane. We are about a 1.3 miles down Gregg Lane on the left. You will see the HELP mailbox, turn onto the dirt driveway next to the mailboxes.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Tech Ridge Center,   Walk distance (in minutes): 7-8 miles For maps or information, please see http://www.capmetro.org/riding/trip_info.asp